ROAD SIGNS

ROAD SIGNS

A GROUP LEADER'S GUIDE TO MOTORCYCLE HAND SIGNALS

EDMONTON CHAPTER

Whether you're leading a group ride or just cruising with a friend, you'll want to occasionally get a message across.

The ability to rapidly convey information can be helpful, and hand signals can do an admirable job of saying what needs to be said.

There are other ways to signal, and your motorcycle is equipped with lights for that very purpose.

Remember to use them even if there is no other traffic around - it's a good habit to reinforce.

While working on this booklet, I thought there must be others out there that know of, or have used other signals.

I would appreciate hearing from you and perhaps adding to this booklet so all may gain from our ride experience.

Rick Crawley

RIDING GUIDELINES - ARRIVE ALIVE

Thanks to our Events Coordinator and his committee, the Retreads have a ride schedule for the 2003 season. To make these rides as enjoyable as possible for all participants, it is hoped that all riders will strive to meet the following:

If you know you are (or even think you might be) going on that day's ride, please gas up BEFORE the meeting.
A new departure time of 9:45 a.m. will be in effect.
The E.S.C. suggests that a group of riders should consist of no more than five (5) in number. If you want to ride with your buddies, form your group and let the ride captain know. Each group should have a "lead" and a "sweep", preferably each with CB's. If CB's are not available, agree on hand signals before you start.
When starting a ride, allow a one (1) minute window between each group of riders as this allows a space large enough for passing vehicles to return to the correct lane and also allows each group to stay within sight of each other.
In order that we, as a group, do not end up strung out over a kilometer or more on the highway, it is recommended that within each individual group a two (2), one (1) second spacing between bikes be maintained.